Become a contributor

Bookmark Econotimes

Mon, Jun 30, 2025 09:06 PM All times are UTC

Follow Series

Emerging Market Crisis Series

©Econometrics LLC . All Rights Reserved.

Emerging market economies, such as India, Turkey, Indonesia, LatAm economies which have been a darling of investors even after 2008/09 financial crisis led to cheaper capital access to these economies and its corporates, a trend that continued for more than half a decade at rapid speed. Now, with US Federal Reserve looking to raise borrowing costs and slowdown in China, led these economies and their corporates into greater chaos. We, in this series discuss the vulnerabilities of emerging market.

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Developing countries are facing economic disaster

May 29, 2020 14:25 pm UTC| Economy

While attention in developed countries has been focused inward on the effects of the pandemic at home and the anticipated exit from lockdown, an economic and health disaster is emerging in developing counties that make up...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Five ways collective intelligence can help beat coronavirus in developing countries

Apr 21, 2020 12:34 pm UTC| Technology Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has so far had the greatest impact in developed economies with strong health systems. And the results have been terrifying. But the epicentre of the pandemic could soon shift again to low and...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Budget shows treasury is desperately short of ideas to fix South Africa's economic woes

Mar 01, 2020 13:09 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

At the core of this years budget proposals from South Africas national treasury is the admission that national debt is no longer expected to stabilise. In previous years, bar one brief exception, budgets and medium-term...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Ramaphosa fails to show leadership as difficult and decisive year looms

Jan 14, 2020 00:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

On the eve of the statement marking the 108th birthday of the governing African National Congress (ANC), South Africas finance minister Tito Mboweni tweeted: If you cannot effect deep structural economic reforms, then...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

ANC's anniversary statement – damp squib or new benchmark for South Africa?

Jan 10, 2020 10:53 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The statement issued by the African National Congress (ANC), South Africas governing party, each January to mark the anniversary of its launch in 1912, is many things to many people. It is a multipurpose vehicle to...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

Brazilian manufacturing industry’s output slows down in December

Jan 02, 2020 16:19 pm UTC| Commentary

The Brazilian manufacturing industrys output eased in December. The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Brazil Manufacturing PMIs index dropped to 50.2 from Novembers 52.9, indicating towards the weakest improvement in business...

Emerging Market Crisis Series

South Africa is missing out on fresh fruit export growth. What it needs to do

Dec 04, 2019 12:28 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy

South Africas urgent need to create jobs requires that the country take advantage of opportunities in the global economy that it can convert into quick wins. The fruit industry presents such an opportunity. The countrys...

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Economy

India Draws Red Lines on Agriculture and Dairy in U.S. Trade Talks

Indias Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has identified agriculture and dairy as critical red lines in the countrys ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. In an interview with the Financial Express, published...

Canada to Repeal Digital Services Tax, Paving Way for U.S. Trade Talks

Canada announced plans to repeal its Digital Services Tax (DST), a move that removes a major obstacle to renewed trade and security negotiations with the United States. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne...

Indonesia to Ease Import Rules to Attract Trade Ahead of U.S. Tariff Talks

Indonesia will relax import restrictions on various goods and raw materials to boost trade and attract business ahead of a key July 9 deadline for tariff negotiations with the United States. The policy shift, announced by...

Philippine Central Bank Cuts Current Account and Growth Forecasts Amid Global Risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has revised its current account deficit forecast for 2025 to 3.3% of GDP, down from its earlier estimate of 3.9%, and expects it to narrow further to 2.5% in 2026. The central bank...

Asian Currencies Gain as Fed Rate Cut Bets Pressure Dollar

Most Asian currencies strengthened on Monday, supported by signs of improving Chinese business activity and continued weakness in the U.S. dollar. The dollar slipped further as investors ramped up expectations of a Federal...

Politics

Lavrov Warns NATO Overspending May Lead to Collapse

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that Moscow intends to reduce its defense spending, while warning that NATOs rising military budgets could ultimately lead to the alliances downfall. Lavrovs comments...

German Foreign Minister Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid Intensified Russian Strikes

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on Monday, reaffirming Berlins strong commitment to supporting Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. His visit comes shortly after a massive Russian assault...

Kremlin Ties Ukraine Peace Talks to Kyiv’s Stance and U.S. Mediation

The future of Ukraine-Russia peace negotiations hinges on Kyivs position, U.S. mediation, and battlefield developments, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a televised interview on Sunday. As the war enters its third...

Dalai Lama at 90: Legacy, Exile, and the Search for a Successor

The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, turns 90 this Sunday. Revered worldwide for his peaceful advocacy, the 14th Dalai Lamaborn Lhamo Dhondup in 1935 in Qinghai, Chinawas identified at age two as the...

Thai Finance Minister Heads to U.S. for Crucial Trade Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline

Thai Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira announced on Monday that he will travel to the United States for two days of trade negotiations, aiming to avoid steep tariffs as a key moratorium nears expiration. Speaking on a...

Science

FDA Lifts REMS Requirement for CAR-T Cell Cancer Therapies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) requirement for all currently approved CAR-T cell therapies, a move expected to improve patient access to these...

Neuren Pharmaceuticals Surges on U.S. Patent Win for Rare Disorder Drug

Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX:NEU) jumped over 10% on Thursday after the company announced a key development in its rare disease pipeline. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved Neurens patent...

CDC Vaccine Review Sparks Controversy Over Thimerosal Study Citation

A presentation on thimerosal, a mercury-based vaccine preservative, set to be delivered to the CDCs advisory committee has come under scrutiny for referencing a non-existent study. The report, Thimerosal as a Vaccine...

SpaceX Starship Explodes in Texas During Test, Citing Nitrogen Tank Failure

SpaceXs Starship spacecraft exploded in a dramatic fireball during a late-night test at the companys Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, on June 18, 2025. The 400-foot Mars-bound rocket, a key part of Elon Musks...

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Recover After Boeing Starliner Delay

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are steadily recovering after spending nine unexpected months aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeings Starliner capsule. Initially intended...

Technology

Trump Says Wealthy Buyers Ready for TikTok Acquisition Amid Renewed U.S.-China Optimism

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Sunday that a group of wealthy investors is prepared to acquire TikToks American operations, just days after he extended the sale deadline for Chinese owner ByteDance. In a Fox News...

Nvidia Insiders Sell Over $1B in Shares Amid AI-Fueled Stock Surge

Nvidia insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company shares over the past 12 months, according to a Financial Times report. The sales come as the chipmakers valuation has skyrocketed, driven by its central role...

Nvidia Insiders Sell Over $1 Billion in Stock Amid AI-Fueled Rally

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock over the past year, according to a report by the Financial Times. The surge in executive stock sales comes as Nvidias share price has...

Meta Recruits More OpenAI Researchers to Boost AI Superintelligence Ambitions

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is accelerating its artificial intelligence development by hiring top talent from OpenAI, according to a report by The Information. The social media giant has secured agreements from four...

Singapore Delays Trial in Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Case Tied to China

Singapores fraud case involving the alleged illegal transfer of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) AI chips to China has been adjourned to August 22, as prosecutors request more time for document review and overseas inquiries. The case...

Digital Currency